Civista Bancshares, Inc. announced that it is adding M. Patricia Oliver to its board of directors. She will bring broad experience in the issues facing the financial industry generally, and her expertise in mergers and acquisitions and risk management will be particularly valuable as Civista pursues its growth strategies. Mrs. Oliver, currently a partner in the law firm of Tucker Ellis LLP, has represented numerous financial institutions both in-house and as an outside attorney in matters that have included mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and securities issues. Mrs. Oliver will also serve on Civista's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the board of directors of Civista Bank.